Gayfield Terrace, Peterlee, SR8 3TA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SR8 3TA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50%	50.3%	0.3%	51.0%	-0.7%
Male	50%	49.7%	-0.3%	49.0%	0.7%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	34.5%	39%	4.5%	37.9%	1.1%
Married: Opposite sex	43%	39.6%	-3.4%	44.2%	-4.6%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
Separated	0.6%	1.2%	0.6%	2.2%	-1.0%
Divorced	15.8%	12.8%	-3.0%	9.1%	3.7%
Widowed	6.1%	6.7%	0.6%	6.1%	0.6%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	28.3%	35.6%	7.3%	48.4%	-12.8%
Good health	37.5%	35.6%	-1.9%	33.6%	2.0%
Fair health	21.7%	16%	-5.7%	12.7%	3.3%
Bad health	9.8%	11.3%	1.5%	4.0%	7.3%
Very bad health	2.7%	1.5%	-1.2%	1.2%	0.3%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

In the area around SR8 3TA this area, 28.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	30.3%	28.7%	-1.6%	18.2%	10.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.8%	15.2%	-0.6%	9.6%	5.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20.6%	11.6%	-9.0%	13.4%	-1.8%
Apprenticeship	4.8%	4.3%	-0.5%	5.3%	-1.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.2%	15.9%	0.7%	16.9%	-1.0%
Degree or Similar	9.1%	22%	12.9%	33.8%	-11.8%
Other	4.2%	2.4%	-1.8%	2.8%	-0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1%	1.0%	0.9%	0.1%
White	100%	99%	-1.0%	81.4%	17.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	97.3%	97.9%	0.6%	83.2%	14.7%
European Union	2.2%	1.5%	-0.7%	6.1%	-4.6%
Africa	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	2.7%	-2.7%
Oceania	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.3%	97.9%	0.6%	83.2%	14.7%
10+ Years	0%	0.5%	0.5%	9.8%	-9.3%
5-10 Years	1.6%	1%	-0.6%	2.9%	-1.9%
2-5 Years	0%	0.5%	0.5%	2.2%	-1.7%
Less than 2 years	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	74.2%	76.7%	-2.5%
Poland	1.5%	1.3%	0.2%
No passport held	24.2%	13.5%	10.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	36.6%	37.2%	-0.6%
Christian	59.8%	46.2%	13.6%
Not answered	3.6%	6.0%	-2.4%

Safety

Is Gayfield Terrace Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gayfield Terrace was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Easington average.

Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£29,500

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in SR8 3TA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 10/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Gayfield Terrace are based on 12 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Easington.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Gayfield Terrace, Peterlee, SR8 3TA

Estimated Average Property Prices for SR8 3TA

Average Price
£76,544

Semi-Detached
£71,333

Terraced
£75,560

Detached
£97,786

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Gayfield Terrace

Average Price
£82,171

Semi-Detached
£52,822

Terraced
£86,729

Detached
£99,845

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Gayfield TerraceStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
11 Gayfield Terrace, Peterlee, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building	£55,000	2025-09-24	£56,040
13 Gayfield Terrace, Peterlee, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building	£30,000	2025-02-28	£31,066
1 Gayfield Terrace, Peterlee, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building	£83,500	2023-07-14	£94,850
21 Gayfield Terrace, Peterlee, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building	£87,500	2022-06-23	£99,499
4 Gayfield Terrace, Peterlee, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£70,000	2021-12-21	£83,014

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SR8 3TA

Employment

SR8 3TA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

The percentage of retired residents living in SR8 3TA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	57
Retired	53
Part-Time Employee	19
Long-Term Sick or disabled	9
Self-Employed	8
Unemployed	5
Student (economically inactive)	5
Looking after home or family	5
Other	0
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	21
Human health and social work activities	11
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	9
Transport and storage	7
Education	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	5
Other	4
Financial and insurance activities	4
Construction	4
Administrative and support service activities	4
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Information and communication	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Rosemary Lane Nursery School Rosemary Lane , Easington Village SR8 3BQ	4out of 4	2,498 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Horden Nursery School Cotsford Park , Horden SR8 4TB	4out of 4	2,838 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Our Lady Star of the Sea Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary Thorpe Road , Horden SR8 4AB	- not rated	963 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School Thorpe Road , Horden SR8 4AB	- not rated	1,011 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Not applicable	More About School
Easington Colliery Junior School Seaside Lane , Easington Colliery SR8 3PW	- not rated	1,052 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Easington Colliery Infant School Seaside Lane , Easington Colliery SR8 3PW	- not rated	1,052 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Easington Colliery Primary School Whickham Street , Easington Colliery SR8 3DJ	3out of 4	1,517 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Easington Academy Stockton Road , Easington Village SR8 3AY	- not rated	2,372 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Easington Community Science College Stockton Road , Easington Village SR8 3AY	- not rated	2,372 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Dene Academy Manor Way , SR8 5RL	3out of 4	2,782 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Dene Community School Manor Way , SR8 5RL	- not rated	2,782 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College Westway , SR8 1DE	3out of 4	3,468 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
East Durham Community College Burnhope Way , SR8 1NU	- not rated	2,863 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
East Durham College Willerby Grove , SR8 2RN	- not rated	3,100 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hope Wood Academy Crawlaw Road , Easington Colliery SR8 3LP	3out of 4	2,595 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Glendene School Crawlaw Road , Easington Colliery SR8 3LP	- not rated	2,595 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Horden Dene View School Cotsford Park Estate , Horden SR8 4SZ	- not rated	2,982 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Endeavour Academy Durham Willerby Grove , SR8 2RN	3out of 4	3,100 yd	Free schools alternative provision	No	Mixed	More About School
Open Air Education Oakerside Lodge , Castle Eden Dene Nnr SR8 1NJ	- not rated	4,312 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Cafe Together	Easington Colliery Methodist Chapel, Seaside Lane South	879 yd
The Old Pay Office	1a Ashton Street	909 yd
Age Concern Tea Room	65 Seaside Lane	990 yd
The Pet and Play Cafe	14b Seaside Lane South	1,044 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Leather Cap Sports and Social Club Ltd	1-2 Browning Street	832 yd
Easington Social Welfare Centre	Welfare Hall, Seaside Lane South	1,017 yd
Easington Colliery AFC	Welfare Park, Memorial Avenue	1,017 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Jills Fish & Chips	5b Bede Street	831 yd
Ulifoods	10 Seaside Lane	923 yd
Chilli Pepper	29 Seaside Lane	983 yd
Seaside Lane Chop Suey House	33 Seaside Lane	983 yd
Taste of Home	31 Seaside Lane	990 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Co-Operative Food	Seaside Lane		923 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Easington Welfare Park	grass pitches	799 yd
Our Lady Star Of The Sea Rc Primary School THORPE ROAD	grass pitches	1,013 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	74.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	230.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	940 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	940 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	199.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	940 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.